Ruby had been extremely disappointed when the quarantine had been anounced. She had been really looking forward to seeing her parents and younger siblings, even Topaz. Not to mention seeing her cousins. Olaf seemed bigger every time she saw him and Aunt Amanda was expecting a baby in January. Which was disappointing in itself because Ruby wouldn't have been able to see her until summer anyway. Family was important to the Teppenpaw and the holidays were about family.

Stilll, she was determined to make the best of it. After all, she still had Emerald and Grandfather and Angelique. Besides, how could anyone be unhappy during the holidays? Ruby was pretty sure it was physically impossible with all the pretty decorations, delicious food, and just general atmosphere of good cheer.

Plus, Dorian had invited her to a get together today. Unfortunately, Ruby didn't actually know how to skate. She'd never really been all that athletic. Nobody in her family really was other than Uncle Eustace who'd been a star Quidditch player for Pecari when he'd been at Sonora. And, Uncle Eustace wasn't really someone Ruby wanted to emulate as he wasn't very nice. Her uncle valued athletics above all else, including far more important characteristics. Still, she felt kind of sorry for him as he was pretty much past his glory days. Her uncle had never had much success as a professional Quidditch player and now he'd grown bitter.

She arrived in the MARS room carrying a present for Dorian and cards for Jehan, Tatiana and Vlad. Ruby had made cards for all the second years and the ones for the rest were back at her room.

The Teppenpaw sat down and strapped on her skates. She watched Dorian and Tatiana for a moment and was suddenly filled with dread. She was totally going to embarass herself!

Tatya seemed to shrug off the suggestion of her being sick as something to worry about later, and the playful little smile she gave him was infectious. He smiled back. It was a lot harder to worry... more

I doubt I'll give you much to worry about  Ruby Brockert,Sat Apr 28 13:49

Dorian smiled as Tatya gave her own nose a stern talking to. She made him smile a lot, in a way that was completely different to the way that Jehan did… They started their waltz and she managed to... more